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The state of Louisiana was heavily damaged a few years ago by the natural disaster that was Hurricane Katrina, now they have begun to rebuild and much of the rebuilding starts with their casino industry. It was not long ago that Louisiana was a viable option to Las Vegas for travelers. It offered many casino options and also held the advantage over Las Vegas in that people could enjoy the rest of the states history while in Louisiana. The latest numbers have been released and it appears that the…

In Massachusetts, the state lottery has been the example set for other lotteries around the country, but the latest numbers show they are well below their target money goal. The past few years, Massachusetts has experienced some very high income from their state lottery games. In 2005, the state provided $936 million to communities, and the number grew to $951 million in 2006. State Treasurer Tim Cahill has stated that he continually has warned that this years numbers would not reach the figures from 2006. State sales have been lagging…

This was supposed to be a profitable endeavor when the Las Vegas Sands Co. expanded in the Macau market, but the third quarter numbers were released and the company showed a loss. $48.5 million was the net loss in the third quarter for the Sands, and that equals out to 14 cents a share. Most of the losing happened as gamblers had good luck playing Baccarat and Blackjack in both Macau and Las Vegas. The expansion is not complete in Macau where the company has plans for 20,000 additional hotel…

Gambling is a good source of entertainment, financial boost to your income when luck is on your side and a good form of socialization. However, many gamblers tend to forget that gambling is basically influenced by luck. Although skills are usually required from some selected gambling games especially in card games, it basically refers to skill as the player’s ability to manipulate their current game but they have no in any way of influencing the kind of cards they will get. Majority of gambler’s ulterior motive of gambling is to…

Top casino industry conglomerate Las Vegas Sands Corporation (NYSE: LVS) said today it expects higher than average sales at their new Venetian Casino facility in Macau, China – expected to open sometime in early Fall. Occupancy is predicted to reach close to 100% approximately one month into business, said company President William Weidner. Las Vegas Sands currently possesses 1 of 6 casino licenses on the tiny island of Macau, a place that has officially surpassed Las Vegas as the gambling capital of the world. The company is set to…

Traffic issues could keep the Las Vegas Sands Corp. to lose out in its bid to take over a Kansas City casino, as four development groups, not including Sands were recommended Friday by the planning staff for Wyandotte County’s Unified Government. The plan that was proposed by Sands include a $500 million casino and hotel, which would be a wonderful place to visit, except for the fact that the plan could cause some serious traffic issues at Interstate 435 and Leavenworth Road. Four development groups received approval for their land…

They say that in gambling there are a lot of things that you can do to ensure that you will become the next winner at the playing session that you will be joining. There are really numerous tips that a player like you can choose to use to help yourself have a better game. But what are the most common but effective tips to get a lot more done when you play the games you like? Here are a few: * Sometimes, you need to stay away from the games…

The country of China has been back and forth in their stance concerning the lottery in the past 100 years, and at least one person is happy the country is currently running one. An unidentified man who lives in one of the poorest provinces in China picked up 20 tickets for the “Double Colour Ball”, on Tuesday. He later found out that he was the winner of $14 million. While most were glad for the man and his winnings, some were concerned over the potential for more crime and other…

On Monday morning, US Casino Industry investors may be shocked to learn that Macau, touted as the new gambling capital of the world, saw a 17% decrease in Chinese visitors last month due to tighter border policy restrictions by the Chinese government. According to reports, the neighboring province of Guangdong brought in heavier Visa restrictions in late May. The 17% drop is a surprise to Wall Street, which was expecting a drop of approximately 9%, which is typically the case as citizens observe a week-long national holiday during the month.…

Play Now at All Jackpots Casino! Stanley Ho has created a gambling Mecca in Macau that is rivaled by none on the planet, including Las Vegas. Now his son, Lawrence Ho, is getting in on the fun, as Melco International Development, which is run by Ho, has shown a profit during the first half of 2007. A year ago Melco showed a loss of $29 million dollars in the first half, but this year, the company has rebounded, showing a profit of $36.5 million. The difference in the numbers…

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The state of Louisiana was heavily damaged a few years ago by the natural disaster that was Hurricane Katrina, now they have begun to rebuild and much of the rebuilding starts with their casino industry. It was not long ago that Louisiana was a viable option to Las...